CORONA Test Vehicle 2
Re-entered 5 Mar 1959CORONA Test Vehicle 2 (NORAD 13, COSPAR 1959 BET) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Mar 1959, launched on 28 Feb 1959. It was operated by ARPA / CIA as part of the CORONA Early programme. The spacecraft was built by LMSD on the CORONA bus, with a mass of 78 kg. Like most satellites in low orbits, it was gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until re-entry. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
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What happened to CORONA Test Vehicle 2?
CORONA Test Vehicle 2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Mar 1959, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1959. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did CORONA Test Vehicle 2 re-enter the atmosphere?
CORONA Test Vehicle 2 re-entered on 5 Mar 1959, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built CORONA Test Vehicle 2?
CORONA Test Vehicle 2 was operated by ARPA / CIA and built by LMSD (US).